Chocolate Banana Pie

What's for dessert? Try this spin on banana cream pie from TV chef, Paula Deen.

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You Will Need
2-3 ripe bananas
1 8 oz package cream cheese
1 15oz container ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup cocoa powder
4 (1-cup vol each) 4-inch diameter mini-pie crusts (graham cracker or shortbread)
Whipped cream
Dried banana chips, crushed
White chocolate, shaved (optional for garnish)

What to Do
In a mixer combine bananas, cream cheese, ricotta, sugar and vanilla and mix well. Slowly beat in cocoa powder to avoid dry pockets. Pour into shells and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Top with whipped cream and banana chips. Optional: top with shaved white chocolate.

Serving tip: Instead of mini crusts you can serve in a martini or other cocktail glass.

Yield: 8 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Inactive prep time: 2 hours
Ease of Preparation: easy

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